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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.72 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.72 and 72.76 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.72 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.72 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.72 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 28,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938.11/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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